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HOW TO HELP YOUR RESIDENTS
[PREPARE FOR A HURRICANE]
HOMEOWNER SUPPLY CHECKLIST
Homeowners should plan to have limited to no access to power and external supplies for
72 hours or longer during a hurricane. Food, water, medicine, and other necessary items
need to be collected well in advance. Below are the supplies each resident should have
in their homes during hurricane season.
• WATER: At least 1 gallon per person for 3-7 days
• CANS: Non-perishable packaged or canned food/juices
• CAN OPENER: Non-electric can opener
• SNACKS: Snack foods
• PLATES: Paper plates and plastic utensils
• TRASH: Garbage bags
• FIRST AID: Prepare a travel size kit in the event of an injury
• LIGHTS: Flashlights and fresh batteries
• RAIN: Waterproof gear: ponchos, umbrella, rubber boots, etc.
• MEDS: Medications and prescriptions
• CASH: ATMs and banks may not be open for a few days or weeks
• GAS: Fill your car with fuel in case of an evacuation
• PHONE: Keep a fully charged emergency phone
• KEYS: House, car, etc.
• INFO: Waterproof container of important documents: medical,
insurance, financial, social security, etc.
• PETS: Bring a portable container with food and water for family pets
• ENTERTAINMENT: Reading material and games will help pass the time
